MM Farooqui Hyderabad

TheTelangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has initiated a major initiative to transform 86 key bus stations across the state into model bus stations equipped with modern passenger amenities, for providing safer, more comfortable and convenient travel experiences.

As part of its efforts to improve passenger services, strengthen crowd management and streamline bus station operations, TGSRTC has identified 86 major bus stations that handle more than 5,000 passengers daily across Telangana. The corporation has already introduced improved passenger information and communication facilities at these stations. According to TGSRTC, a dedicated controller has been appointed at each of the 86 bus stations, along with special enquiry counters and contact numbers to help passengers obtain information about bus services and schedules without difficulty.

In a major step towards strengthening passenger safety and operational monitoring, TGSRTC has decided to install CCTV cameras at all bus stations across the state. “The proposed CCTV surveillance systems will be directly connected to the respective regional offices and the corporation’s headquarters. This will enable centralised monitoring of passenger movements, crowd conditions and bus station activities, ensuring more effective supervision and management,” said TGSRTC Managing Director Y Nagireddy. In addition, updated bus timetable boards will soon be displayed at all these stations to provide passengers with clear and timely information about bus operations.

To further improve passenger convenience, Public Address Systems (PAS) have also been installed at bus stations to regularly announce important service information, particularly the departure timings of the first and last buses. Nagireddy said that the corporation remains committed to continuously improving passenger facilities across Telangana and strengthening public transport services to provide better services to commuters.